Transaction qualifies for sale or exchange treatment


Five years ago, Eleanor transferred property she had used in her sole proprietorship to Blue Corporation for 1,000 shares of Blue Corporation in a transaction that qualified under § 351. The assets had a tax basis to her of $300,000 and a fair market value of $450,000 on the date of the transfer. In the current year, Blue Corporation (E & P of $600,000) redeems 200 shares from Eleanor for $190,000 in a transaction that qualifies for sale or exchange treatment. With respect to the redemption, Eleanor will have a:

a) $130,000 dividend.

b) $190,000 dividend.

c) $130,000 capital gain.

d) $190,000 capital gain.

e) None of the above.

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